Title
Experiment to ascertain the effects of electricity on water
Caption
Experiment to ascertain the effects of electricity on water. High voltage electricity generated by a glass globe static electric machine. The figure in the centre is standing on an insulating block and is timing the effects by watching the clock on the left. From "Recherches sur les Causes Particulaires des Phenomenes Electriques" by Abbe Nollet (Paris, 1753). Engraving.
Date
1753
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009783P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,7Mb (1,5Mb) / 9,1in x 11,8in / 2728 x 3543 (300dpi)